Quote by Samuel Butler

A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg.

A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg.

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of a hen's existence is fundamentally connected to the process of reproduction. It implies that the ultimate goal or destiny of an egg is to ultimately develop into another egg through the life cycle of a hen. The quote highlights the continuous nature of life and the interconnectedness of different stages in the cycle of reproduction.

By Samuel Butler

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